Hand-carried cardiac ultrasounds Review article
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The first report on clinical application of hand-carried cardiac ultrasound, known as „echostethoscope”, was published in 1978. Recent technological development caused better imaging and provided new Doppler techniques. User-friendly, small size and growing utility of this device arouse interest between cardiologist and general practitioners.
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